Monthly Archives: November 2014

Rectangles are rising…..

Posted on November 28, 2014 by designbycyn

Yesterday, I had the worst day possible.  I am not prone to tears, but tears were steaming down my face as I worked.  My hand had swelled from my prior days work.  I moved a few too many awkward items … Continue reading →

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Erecting Rectangles……

Posted on November 26, 2014 by designbycyn

The centerpieces are all coming along nicely.  The next two sets got their start while I was cleaning out out bisque barn.  Steven and I decided to donate all the bisque ceramic pieces we had, there are 100’s of them.  … Continue reading →

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Squaring off…..

Posted on November 24, 2014 by designbycyn

The stack of squares is now accomplished, but not without some revelations.  I for the life of me can not paint a straight line, okay I can live with that.  Mom will have to live with that too, no problem … Continue reading →

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Stacking Squares…..

Posted on November 21, 2014 by designbycyn

It’s my day off and I got up with the crack of dawn to see Steven off to work at 5am.  It really is late for me, I usually am up at 3:30am to get to work by 5am.   So, … Continue reading →

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Building Blocks…..

Posted on November 19, 2014 by designbycyn

Oh, I am so stoked!  I actually could hold a brush!  Not just hold it, but manipulate it!  Holy Cow, my prayers are being answered.  In increments yes, but oh boy am I blessed!  Base coating the canister bases held … Continue reading →

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Any ideas?…….

Posted on November 17, 2014 by designbycyn

Well on my way now, all the components are fired.  I think I will start with the largest of the centerpieces.  I am sure, knowing how my Mom thinks, that she will need a larger piece for the table which … Continue reading →

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I’m so excited…………

Posted on November 14, 2014 by designbycyn

And I just can’t hide it…………  My Mom has a charity event in which she is chairman in Coarsegold, CA.  The annual Luncheon, if I am not mistaken, helps to fund their scholarship program.  She asked me for help getting … Continue reading →

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Rehab 101a – Yo-yo’s everywhere…..

Posted on November 12, 2014 by designbycyn

Progress is slow right now, I have too many irons in the fire, too many ideas competing for recognition.  Oh, hell!  What’s new!  I am thrilled to have that feeling again and to be able to act on it.  I’ve … Continue reading →

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Rehab 101b – An Explosion of Yo-yo’s…..

Posted on November 10, 2014 by designbycyn

Alrighty then, with Halloween under my belt, I don’t feel so awful about doing a Christmas project!  Heck, Christmas music is now being played at work and the grocery stores have the Christmas candy isle all set up.  So, now … Continue reading →

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Halloween Highlights…..

Posted on November 7, 2014 by designbycyn

The only thing about Halloween that I like is our daughter Maureen, her husband Kevin, and the grandkids!  It is their favorite holiday, hands down.  They decorate for Halloween outside, the way I decorate for Christmas inside.  It is truly … Continue reading →

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